Yes. Public Snap stories also have the functionality of showing replays. When you check the viewer analytics for a public story, you'll be able to see if someone has replayed it. This is important for those who are using public stories for various reasons such as promoting something or sharing interesting content with a wider audience. By seeing the replays, they can assess the level of interest and adjust their content strategy accordingly.
Definitely. For public Snap stories, Snapchat allows you to see replays just like for other types of stories. You just need to look at the list of viewers, and any replays will be marked there. This helps public content creators understand the engagement of their audience better.